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Bronze Liturgical Cross on a Chain

Circa 6th-9th Century AD

Description: Wide-armed cross cut from a single sheet of hammered bronze with raised central circular boss. The cross is pierced at the top and bottom and attached to original bronze chains. Most likely an attachment from a liturgical object such as a polycandelon, lamp, or incense burner. Very nice example of ancient metalwork.

Height: 6.75 in (17.1 cm) from end to end of chain.

Condition: Intact as shown.

Background: The polycandelon was a predecessor to the modern chandelier. It consisted of a large round plate, hanging from a smaller bronze disc, which was suspended on chains from the vault or ceiling of a church.

Provenance: Formerly in the collection of the Boston scholar Carroll Wales, collected 1952-1970.

Price: SOLD

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